South Korea's defender #19 Kim Young-gwon scores the second penalty goal past Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper #22 Ahmed al-Kassar during penalty shootout in the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea at Education City Stadium in al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on January 30, 2024.

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia to reach Asian Cup last eight

After South Korea's Cho Gue-sung equalised in second-half added time to cancel out Abdullah Radif's opener, Sami Al-Najei and Abdulrahman Ghareeb had their penalties saved by Jo Hyeon-Woo to send South Korea through.

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Australia brush Indonesia aside 4-0 to reach Asian Cup quarters

Indonesia had not beaten Australia in 43 years and, despite the south-east Asian side's loud supporters vastly outnumbering the Australian fans in the tiny arena, it was Graham Arnold's side who prevailed when they converted their chances. ...

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Australia brush aside Indonesia 4-0 to reach Asian Cup quarters

Despite the Southeast Asian side's loud supporters vastly outnumbering the Australian fans in the tiny arena, it was Graham Arnold's side who prevailed after capitalizing on their chances. ...

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Australian players leave the pitch after the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Australia and Uzbekistan at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on Jan. 23, 2024.

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Australia must 'fight till we drop' to avoid major Asian Cup upset

The Socceroos came to Qatar as one of the favourites and will be fully expected to defeat Indonesia, who are the lowest-ranked team left at 146 in the world.

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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi walks along the pitch before the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) soccer match between Unionistas de Salamanca CF and FC Barcelona at Reina Sofia municipal stadium in Salamanca on Jan. 18, 2024.

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Xavi to quit 'cruel, unpleasant' job as Barcelona coach at end of season

After elimination in the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao this week and a thrashing by Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final earlier in January, Xavi said he made the decision for the good of the club.

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Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales leaves the Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid on Sept. 15, 2023. A Spanish judge on Jan. 25, 2024 proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.

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Rubiales three-year ban for World Cup kiss confirmed by FIFA

Rubiales kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips against her will after the Women's World Cup final in Sydney in August, for which he is set to face trial in Spain.

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'Out of energy' Klopp to quit as Liverpool manager at end of season

Klopp, who has restored Liverpool to one of European soccer's powerhouses since taking over at Anfield in 2015, said the decision was taken after realizing his "resources are not endless".

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Players of the Indonesian men's soccer team line up on Jan. 15, 2024 to sing the national anthem prior to their 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D soccer match against Iraq at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

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Rocky road awaits as Indonesia makes history in Asian Cup

The historic achievement of the Indonesian senior men's soccer team in reaching the round of 16 of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup should be celebrated, but it only serves as the beginning of further short-term progress in the competition, as well as a longer-term journey for the country's national soccer development, observers say.

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Iraq's defender #06 Ali Adnan fights for the ball with Indonesia's defender #05 Rizky Ridho during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Indonesia and Iraq at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on January 15, 2024.

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Indonesia, South Korea, Bahrain, make Asian Cup last 16

Bahrain ended with six points thanks to Abdulla Yusuf Helal's winner and South Korea finished on five. Jordan, third with four points, also went through as one of the best third-placed teams.

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Japan's Takefusa Kubo in action with Indonesia's Yakob Sayuri on Jan. 24, 2023.

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Japan beat Indonesia to seal Asian Cup last-16 spot

Japan's Ayase Ueda scored twice for Hajime Moriyasu's side, who finished second with six points, while Iraq's Aymen Hussein went top of the tournament's scoring charts with his fourth and fifth goal.

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Japanese players celebrate after forward Ayase Ueda scored his second goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D soccer match between Japan and Indonesia at al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on Jan. 24, 2024.

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Japan cruise past Indonesia to reach Asian Cup last 16

Ayase Ueda struck in each half to go with a late Indonesia own goal in Doha to send the pre-tournament favorites through as group runners-up behind Iraq.

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Iraq's forward #18 Aymen Hussein scores his team's second goal past Japan's goalkeeper #23 Zion Suzuki during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Iraq and Japan at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on January 19, 2024.

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Japan goalkeeper racially abused online after Asian Cup errors

It comes after two instances of racist abuse directed at players in Italy and England during matches.

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Japan shock, South Korea wobble blow Asian Cup wide open

Japan were favourites heading into the tournament to win a record-extending fifth title, while Son Heung-min's South Korea were touted as their chief challengers.

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Jordan, Iraq claim opening wins at Asian Cup as Malaysia and Indonesia fall

On a day where each match featured four goals, Jordan's thumping victory moved them to the top of Group E -- above South Korea who beat Bahrain 3-1 earlier on Monday.

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Tom Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the 13th tee during the final round of The Sentry at Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on Jan. 7, 2024, in Kapalua, Hawaii, the United States.

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Tom Kim shines the brightest for Asian golf in 2023

With a base firmly established in Dallas, Kim is ready take his career to new heights in 2024, which will include the Paris Olympic Games.

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Brazil's coach Fernando Diniz gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 21, 2023. The Brazilian Football Confederation has sacked Fernando Diniz as coach of the men's national team, a source there said on Jan. 5, 2024, after a string of lackluster results for the “Selecao“ in World Cup qualifying.

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Brazil sack coach Fernando Diniz after World Cup struggles: source

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sacked Fernando Diniz as coach of the men's national team Friday, a source there said, after a string of lackluster results for the "Selecao" in World Cup qualifying.

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Thailand's Jaroensak Wonggorn (right) falls on the pitch after a challenge from Japan's Mao Hosoya (left) during the New Years Day international football friendly match between Japan and Thailand at the National Stadium in Tokyo on January 1, 2024.

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Japan thrashes Thailand in Asian Cup warm-up

The four-time Asian champions were held scoreless in the first half in front of a New Year's Day crowd of more than 60,000 before breaking Thailand's resistance after the interval.

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Al Ahly thrash Al-Ittihad in Club World Cup to book Fluminense semi-final

The African champions will face Copa Libertadores title holders Fluminense of Brazil in the last four on Monday.

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Alfa Romeo replaced on F1 grid by 'Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber'

A rebrand was in order following the announcement last month that Alfa Romeo, early pioneers of F1 who came back into the sport in 2018, were once again pulling back.

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Turkish football plunges into crisis after referee attack

The top-flight SuperLig indefinitely suspended matches and a court placed Ankaragucu club president Faruk Koca and two others in pre-trial detention for "injuring and threatening a public official".

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An artisan puts the finishing touches to soccer-themed umbrellas at the Semanggi Harmoni small and medium manufacturers center (IKM) in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 27, 2023. The umbrellas and hats were sold as souvenirs of the 2023 FIFA Under-17 World Cup semifinal and final soccer matches at Manahan Stadium in the city.

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Indonesia kicks off preparations for 2025 U-20 World Cup bid

Indonesia and Singapore also eyeing hosting annual U-17 World Cup from 2025 to 2029.

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Gianni Infantino (right), president of football's world governing body FIFA, presents a souvenir to President Joko Widodo (left) during a joint press statement at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on October 18, 2022.

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Indonesia to bid again for U-20 World Cup

President Jokowi said the two countries were also interested in a bid for the biannual Under-17 tournament somewhere between 2025-2029 and would be suitable hosts for either.

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The trophy is placed during the final draw for the UEFA Euro 2024 European Championship football competition in Hamburg, northern Germany on Dec. 2, 2023.

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Italy and Spain to meet in Euro 2024 group stage, England handed kind draw

The month-long Euro will conclude with the final in Berlin on July 14.

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Germany's players celebrate their win at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 final football match against France at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java on Dec. 2, 2023.

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Germany beat France on penalties to win U-17 World Cup

The young Germans then held their nerve in the penalty shootout to beat the Blues and win their first Under-17 world title in a rematch of this year's European Championship final, which they also won on penalties.

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Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup

Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d'Or, raised the World Cup in 2022 after starring for Argentina in the final against France in Doha

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People stand near a sign announcing the FIFA Under-17 World Cup soccer tournament at the Manahan Stadium complex in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 8, 2023.

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Germany and France set for Under-17 World Cup final rematch

Germany and France are set to clash Saturday in the Under-17 World Cup football final in Surakarta, Central Java.

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Jubilation: French players celebrate a goal from Ismael Bouneb (second left) during the 2023 Under-17 World Cup semifinal soccer match against Mali at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 28, 2023. France won the match 2-1.

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France down Mali to reach Under-17 World Cup final

France will try to claim a second championship after their only win in 2001 when they face Germany in the tournament decider on Saturday at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java.

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Chris Kirk of the United States hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of The RSM Classic on the Plantation Course at Sea Island Resort on Nov. 16, 2023, in St Simons Island, Georgia, the US.

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Kirk earns the biggest victory of all by beating alcoholism and depression

For his triumph over adversity, Kirk received the 2023 PGA Tour Courage Award.

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Celebrity Raffi Ahmad (front left) will play badminton legend Taufik Hidayat in the upcoming “THe juaRA” celebrity tennis competition on Nov. 29, 2023, in Jakarta.

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Raffi Ahmad to face Taufik Hidayat in celebrity tennis match

A celebrity sporting event called “THe JuaRA” hosted by JebreeetMedia will feature tennis matches between celebrities and an Indonesian badminton legend, following a sports awards show and TED talk held by the company earlier this year.

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Indonesian right winger Jehan Pahlevi (center) fights for a ball possession against Equador’s Elkin Ruiz during their FIFA U-17 World Cup match in Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, East Java on Nov. 10, 2023. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Eyes on the prize: Indonesia sets out to prove itself at U-17 World Cup

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup kicks off on Friday at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya with 24 countries competing in six groups. It is the first time the event has been hosted in Indonesia, and Southeast Asia more broadly.

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